Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Different" in Italian: diverso/a
diverso/a
Different in Italian is diverso (dee-VEHR-soh) masculine and diversa feminine. Un'idea diversa means a different idea. Diversi / diverse are plurals.
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How to pronounce diverso/a
Say it
dee-VEHR-soh
/diˈvɛr.so/
Diverso stresses VEHR: dee-VEHR-soh. Diversa is dee-VEHR-sah. Soft s like z between vowels.
"Different" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| diverso / diversa | different Agree with the noun. | Agree with the noun. |
| è diverso | it's different Quick contrast. | Quick contrast. |
| qualcosa di diverso | something different Choosing options. | Choosing options. |
| diversi / diverse | different (plural) Multiple things. | Multiple things. |
How to use diverso/a in real life
- 1Menu choice
Prendo un piatto diverso dal solito.
I'll take a different dish than usual.
Piatto diverso.
- 2Opinion clash
Ho un'opinione diversa sulla data.
I have a different opinion on the date.
Diversa feminine.
- 3City comparison
Milano e Napoli sono diverse.
Milan and Naples are different.
Diverse plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with diverso/a
Incorrect: Una cosa è diverso.
Correct: Una cosa è diversa.
Agree: diversa with cosa.
Incorrect: È different.
Correct: È diverso.
Use diverso, not English different.
Good to know
Italians contrast plans with qualcosa di diverso when bored of the usual spot. Gender agreement is automatic: posto diverso, idea diversa. Diverso from can use da: diverso dal solito.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a weekend activity
ChatPal
Facciamo qualcosa di diverso stavolta?
Shall we do something different this time?
You
Sì, una mostra diversa dal cinema.
Yes, an exhibition different from the cinema.
ChatPal
Ho visto un orario diverso, più comodo.
I saw a different schedule, more convenient.
You
Perfetto, prenoto i biglietti.
Perfect, I'll book the tickets.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Different" in Italian
Feminine form?
Diversa.
Something different?
Qualcosa di diverso.
Plural?
Diversi / diverse.
Different from?
Diverso da…
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